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Aplikasi Mindfulness Digital Berbahasa Inggris untuk Menurunkan Stres dan Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Psikologis Ibu Pekerja Pascamelahirkan di Kota Medan

Hotmantri Simbolon, Silva Ardiyanti, Masniati Murni Ritonga, Rizki Hikmatunisa, Fransisco Valentino

Jurnal Minfo Polgan September 22, 2026 DOI: 10.33395/jmp.v15i3.16587 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Mixed-methods explanatory sequential design Qualitative Peer reviewed
Sample size 30
Population Postpartum working mothers in Medan City, Indonesia
Intervention ArdiyaMindly application
Duration 4-week intervention
Topics Meditation
Key points The ArdiyaMindly application reduced stress (mean 57.10 to 40.27) and improved psychological well-being (mean 44.40 to 60.43) among 30 postpartum working mothers over 4 weeks, with both changes reported as statistically significant. Users described the app as practical and accessible, helpful for emotion regulation and self-awareness, and acceptable for continued use.

Abstract

Postpartum working mothers are vulnerable to stress due to dual demands of work and childcare, requiring practical and accessible mental health interventions. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the ArdiyaMindly application in reducing stress and improving psychological well-being among postpartum working mothers in Medan City, as well as to explore user experiences. The study employed a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design with 30 participants who completed a 4-week intervention. Results demonstrated a significant reduction in stress (Mpre = 57.10; Mpost = 40.27; t(29) = 90.400; p < 0.001) and a significant improvement in psychological well-being (Mpre = 44.40; Mpost = 60.43; t(29) = -47.538; p < 0.001). Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: practicality and accessibility, emotion regulation, enhanced self-awareness, and user acceptance and intention for continued use. The ArdiyaMindly application is effective in reducing stress and improving psychological well-being among postpartum working mothers, and has the potential to become a practical, flexible, and culturally appropriate digital mental health intervention for working mothers in Indonesia.

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